Offered for sale is this 2009 Cadillac XLR-V Convertible, finished in Crystal Red Tintcoat Metallic over Cashmere leather and microsuede interior with an electric folding hardtop roof, powered by a 4.4 liter supercharged ''Northstar'' V8 engine, running power to the rear wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission, with 5,477 miles on the odometer. This halo sporting convertible for Cadillac represented a significant step in adding performance to its luxury, as they pivoted towards .....
competing with the best European brands. Produced from 2003 to 2009, Cadillac utilized the ''C5'' Chevrolet Corvette chassis - also known for being a huge step forward for the iconic American sports car - and equipped it with the luxury features and materials more in line with a luxurious GT than all-out racer. Along with the sharp-edged ''Art & Science'' exterior design and more cosseting cabin appointments, Cadillac added a folding electric hardtop and their all-aluminum Northstar 32-valve V8 for a smoother experience. The ''V'' editions for Cadillac are more performance oriented, which meant adding the supercharger to produce 443 hp, and a stiffer suspension with larger wheels, performance tires and brakes, which resulted in a compelling American GT that easily matched the pace of the European competition. This example, especially, is a rare opportunity - the last production year of the XLR with under 5,500 miles, all fluid services performed, and new Michelin pilot